Lived Experience of Digital Inclusion Event

Youth Social Action / Wellbeing and the Arts / Digital Inclusion / July 2nd, 2026

We were delighted to host Digital Unite's Lived Experience of Digital Inclusion Event, where we had a broader look at digital exclusion across communities, including real stories from people.We explored the specific challenges young people face, from device access to online safety, confidence, and the pressures of digital‑first systems. The session included real stories from people who have struggled with digital confidence and overcome barriers with the support of digital champions, friends, and local services. We heard from Auxilia Youth Project, Alzheimer's Society UK and Grace and Sophie from Building Self-Belief CIO.Thank you to Kate Holmes from Digital Unite for a fantastic and insightful day and Capgemini for the support.Watch our full Event reel below!

Consett Heritage Project / September 18th, 2023

Voices of Consett - Eileen

Eileen has lived in Consett for 64 years, her family live in Consett, she works and socialises in Consett, her grandchildren go to school in Consett, so you could say her whole life is in Consett. She has three children and three grandchildren who all live in this area, one of them teaches in Leadgate, in Consett.

Youth Social Action / July 17th, 2025

Aspirations and Future Planning / July 17th, 2025

The National Astronomy Meeting with Moorside Primary Academy

As part of our Youth Employability and Aspirations Programme with Moorside Primary, the children were specially invited to the National Astronomy Meeting (NAM) at Durham University! The NAM brought together nearly 1,000 astronomers from across the UK to share the latest research about the Universe. We even made the local news!

Youth Social Action / June 14th, 2022

Aspirations and Future Planning / June 14th, 2022

Exercise, Health and Nutrition / June 14th, 2022

Together For Our Planet Garden Transformation

In collaboration with local businesses and individuals we were able to transform Consett Academy's community garden. Our transformation project at Consett Academy helped our young people develop better connections with their peers, their communities and gave them a way of improving their own and other people’s lives for the better.